What is the role of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) in school?

Every school has a SENCO who works with other teachers and parents to make sure the needs of children with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) are met by the school. A SENCO will become involved with you and your child if your child’s progress isn’t as expected once extra support from a teacher has been given.

The SENCO makes sure:

you (as a parent or carer) are kept informed about your child’s special educational needs

your child has clearly targeted support which is regularly reviewed and monitored

information about your child’s needs and your child’s records is kept up to date.

The SENCO also supports staff and other professionals working with your child and liaises with external agencies that may be involved with your child, including Surrey County Council’s specialist teaching teams, educational psychology services, autism outreach, health and social services and voluntary bodies.

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